EDI onboarding- BLUUM

With the help of TrueCommerce, it is Bluum's desire to ramp up our current EDI partners in parallel with our existing EDI Platform, and for those of our partners not yet on EDI, we can help you reach that goal! For our Partners already transacting with us via EDI, we wish to ramp up a parallel EDI relationship in anticipation of a cut over to the new EDI system. For those of our partners not yet on EDI, join our efforts to be 100% EDI across our unified Bluum brand. It is Bluum's desire to no longer transact via email, but we will instead require electronic documents submitted via one of the two options listed below. Aimed to begin Summer 2022, your organization will enter a testing phase to begin trading electronic documents with Bluum ensuring both parties are comfortable with the new process. As a supplier, there are two options based on your organizations current EDI capabilities.

1. Bluum web portal – For our Vendors without EDI capabilities

2. Traditional EDI- For our current EDI Capable Vendors or those wishing to begin transacting via EDI

If your organization has related questions not addressed here, feel free to reach out via the support form below.

Documents (X12 v.4010)

850 - Purchase order
832 - Product Catalog
855 - Purchase order acknowledgment
856 - ASN
810- Invoice

IS PARTICIPATION IN THE EDI PROCESS MANDATORY?

All suppliers are being asked to exchange all of the documents listed above electronically with Bluum. Either via full EDI or the ‘Bluum web portal’. For those Vendors currently unable to transact via EDI, a web portal solution is available and will allow you to fulfill your electronic trading requirements. We highly encourage those of our vendors not on full EDI to consider the possibility of doing so… it benefits you, not only in your relationship with Bluum, but with all of your trading partners!

WHO IS HELPING US IN THIS PROJECT?

Bluum has selected TrueCommerce as their partner to assist in the implementation of this project. We will work alongside your organization and/or EDI provider to ensure all documents meet Bluum EDI compliance standards. Our dedicated implementation resource will be your organization’s primary point of contact for all technical and EDI business process questions.

Who is TrueCommerce?

To compete in today’s dynamic global market, the key is your ability to do business in every direction. TrueCommerce is the most complete way to connect your business across the supply chain. We integrate everything from EDI, to digital storefronts and marketplaces, to product information and inventory management, and whatever comes next. Our unified commerce platform links all four key elements that drive your success: your customers, your suppliers, your channels, and your systems—enhancing timeliness, accuracy, agility and insight so you can focus on the customer experience and keep pace with today’s omni-channel expectations.

For vendors with an existing EDI solution

Vendors who currently do not have an EDI solution

For organization’s who currently do not have an EDI solution in place or are unable to meet the Bluum requirements with their current EDI provider a web portal is available. TrueCommerce will provide user access and training for all mandated documents.

Organization’s with an existing EDI solution through an in-house or third party EDI provider will need to complete EDI document testing through TrueCommerce. After testing is completed, production traffic will continue to be validated & traded with Bluum via TrueCommerce.

onboarding/Testing Process

Onboarding

Vendor letter sent by Bluum

Questionnaire emailed to new vendor(s)
Completed questionnaire returned (no later than 2 weeks from receipt)

Testing with Portal Vendors

Portal login provided by TrueCommerce
Training on the portal scheduled
Test PO and PO change received in the portal
Return 855/856/810/832 for review & approval

Testing with Integrated Vendors

Map to Bluum specifications
Setup/test connection via AS2, FTP, or VAN
Receive test PO and PO change
Return 855/856/810/832 tests for review & approval

Go-Live

Pass all document tests
Obtain formal go-live date with Bluum

Where do I go to complete the questionnaire?

The link to the questionnaire was sent to your organization via email. If you have not received the email, please reach out via the Contact Us form as the email may have been sent to another contact within your company.

Next Steps

Finalize your organization’s testing commitment and return the completed questionnaire.

Compliance testing will kick-off with portal suppliers once the login to the portal has been sent.

Compliance testing will kick-off with integrated suppliers once the connection has been tested in both directions.

Specifications are listed below, enabling your organization and/or third party EDI provider to review and begin mapping ASAP. It is Bluum’s goal that suppliers complete testing and obtain a go-live date within 8 weeks from questionnaire completion.

Have further questions?